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Hello Annie Families!
We are moving along nicely, and are getting more and more excited for our first show! I wanted to bring up two very important details this week. The first is the importance of memorizing material quickly, and the second is behavior during rehearsals.
When students come to practice with their material memorized (songs, choreography and speaking lines), they are able to develop their character more and learn blocking more easily. At each practice, we are focusing on voice projection, character development and staging/blocking. If they are holding a script, it prohibits them from getting the best experience for retention. Because of this, I will start sending home weekly assignments to keep them on track. Please work with your child at home! They have fun with you!
Finally, all of us are getting more comfortable in practices and sometimes that allows for more talking and less focus. Please encourage your children to come to practice ready to learn and bring their "A Game"! There might be times when part of the cast has to sit and watch another scene. In those times, they need to sit quietly and listen. If we have any disruptions, we will be letting you know. Thanks for your support in this!
This is a rewarding experience with many life lessons!
Thanks so much for you and your family's commitment to this show!
When students come to practice with their material memorized (songs, choreography and speaking lines), they are able to develop their character more and learn blocking more easily. At each practice, we are focusing on voice projection, character development and staging/blocking. If they are holding a script, it prohibits them from getting the best experience for retention. Because of this, I will start sending home weekly assignments to keep them on track. Please work with your child at home! They have fun with you!
Finally, all of us are getting more comfortable in practices and sometimes that allows for more talking and less focus. Please encourage your children to come to practice ready to learn and bring their "A Game"! There might be times when part of the cast has to sit and watch another scene. In those times, they need to sit quietly and listen. If we have any disruptions, we will be letting you know. Thanks for your support in this!
This is a rewarding experience with many life lessons!
Thanks so much for you and your family's commitment to this show!
Annie Tickets on Sale!
We are so excited to let you know that you can now purchase tickets for Annie on our website: www.showtimetheatrecompany.com. You may also purchase tickets at the beginning of rehearsals. Currently tickets are only on sale for parents and families of cast members. This is to ensure that all of you get a seat first!
If purchasing your ticket online (through paypal), we will give you a hard copy ticket at the very next Annie rehearsal. Please pick up then. Any tickets sold after April 18th, will be held in WILL CALL.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 1st!
Please note that seating is general admission, so I would suggest your party get to the theatre early to find preferred seating.
If purchasing your ticket online (through paypal), we will give you a hard copy ticket at the very next Annie rehearsal. Please pick up then. Any tickets sold after April 18th, will be held in WILL CALL.
Tickets will go on sale to the public on April 1st!
Please note that seating is general admission, so I would suggest your party get to the theatre early to find preferred seating.
Script Memorization Deadlines
Here are the deadlines for the cast members:
3/27- Act 1 Scenes 1-5, and Act 2 Scene 3
4/4- Act 1 Scenes 6-8, and Act 2 Scenes 1-2
4/10- Act 2 Scenes 4-6
* This makes sure that ALL cast members are off script by April 10th! All songs and choreography should be memorized by the 10th as well.
3/27- Act 1 Scenes 1-5, and Act 2 Scene 3
4/4- Act 1 Scenes 6-8, and Act 2 Scenes 1-2
4/10- Act 2 Scenes 4-6
* This makes sure that ALL cast members are off script by April 10th! All songs and choreography should be memorized by the 10th as well.
Need character or tap shoes?
Westminster Academy of the Arts still has some shoes left for sale. A spreadsheet is attached to this email detailing which sizes they still have.
Costume Measurements!
Our costume designer, Lois Stimax, will continue taking measurements and fitting costumes during our rehearsals. Please have students wear tanks, and shorts underneath their clothes. This will allow them to maintain their modesty and change quickly.
Exciting Opportunity.
The Junior Wellfare League has invited the cast of Annie to serve as special entertainment for their upcoming event. Please read note from Vivian Robinson below.
The cast of Annie has a wonderful opportunity to perform at the York County Junior Welfare League's Ladies' Brunch being held on Saturday, April 18 from 10-12 at Westminister Hall. If you would like to come watch your child perform and support a good cause, tickets prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Proceeds from the event will be donated to a local charity. If you are interested in purchasing tickets contact Vivian Robinson, by APRIL 2nd, at reynm7v0@comporium.net
The students will already be with us for a rehearsal that day, so we will just walk them over to perform and then continue with our rehearsal for the day.
The cast of Annie has a wonderful opportunity to perform at the York County Junior Welfare League's Ladies' Brunch being held on Saturday, April 18 from 10-12 at Westminister Hall. If you would like to come watch your child perform and support a good cause, tickets prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. Proceeds from the event will be donated to a local charity. If you are interested in purchasing tickets contact Vivian Robinson, by APRIL 2nd, at reynm7v0@comporium.net
The students will already be with us for a rehearsal that day, so we will just walk them over to perform and then continue with our rehearsal for the day.
Reduce Tuition Payment and Fundraise for the show!
Looking for a way to reduce your next tuition payment? Sell ad space for our program. Remember that you receive 50% of the ad sale price towards your tuition! This also serves as our next fundraiser! Selling ads, will help us with a few more purchases for set pieces and costumes! The 3 top-selling cast members will receive an I-Tunes gift card!
This Week's Schedule
Time permitting we are hoping to cover the following songs, scenes and choreography this week. Although some of this does not need to be memorized, students should review these parts before Friday.
Speaking Parts- Act 2- Scenes 1, 3, 5 and 6
Music- "Hard Knock Life" (Orphans) "Hooverville" (Act 1 Scene 3-Singers and Annie), "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" (Servants/Dancers, Annie and Grace), "Tomorrow" (Presidential Cabinet/Singers/Annie/Warbucks), and "New Deal" (Entire Cast)
Choreography- "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" (Servants/Dancers, Annie and Grace), "Hard Knock Life" (Orphans), "Easy Street" (Rooster, Lily and Hannigan), "NYC" (Dancers/Singers/Annie/Grace/Warbucks)
This is what we hope to accomplish this Friday. Please make sure your child looks over these things before Friday. Thank you!
Speaking Parts- Act 2- Scenes 1, 3, 5 and 6
Music- "Hard Knock Life" (Orphans) "Hooverville" (Act 1 Scene 3-Singers and Annie), "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" (Servants/Dancers, Annie and Grace), "Tomorrow" (Presidential Cabinet/Singers/Annie/Warbucks), and "New Deal" (Entire Cast)
Choreography- "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here" (Servants/Dancers, Annie and Grace), "Hard Knock Life" (Orphans), "Easy Street" (Rooster, Lily and Hannigan), "NYC" (Dancers/Singers/Annie/Grace/Warbucks)
This is what we hope to accomplish this Friday. Please make sure your child looks over these things before Friday. Thank you!